Chesterfield County, South Carolina
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| Chesterfield County, South Carolina | |
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 Location in the state of South Carolina |
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| Formed | 1785 |
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| Seat | Chesterfield |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
2,087 km² (806 mi²) 2,068 km² (799 mi²) 19 km² (7 mi²), 0.89% |
| Population - (2000) - Density |
42,768 21/km² |
Chesterfield County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of 2000, the population was 42,768. Its county seat is Chesterfield6.
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[edit] Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,087 km² (806 mi²). 2,068 km² (799 mi²) of it is land and 19 km² (7 mi²) of it (0.89%) is water.
[edit] Adjacent Counties
- Anson County, North Carolina - north
- Richmond County, North Carolina - northeast
- Marlboro County, South Carolina - east
- Darlington County, South Carolina - southeast
- Kershaw County, South Carolina - southwest
- Lancaster County, South Carolina - west
- Union County, North Carolina - northwest
[edit] Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 42,768 people, 16,557 households, and 11,705 families residing in the county. The population density was 21/km² (54/mi²). There were 18,818 housing units at an average density of 9/km² (24/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 64.34% White, 33.22% Black or African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.04% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. 2.27% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 16,557 households out of which 33.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.60% were married couples living together, 16.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.30% were non-families. 25.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the county, the population was spread out with 26.60% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 29.00% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 12.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $29,483, and the median income for a family was $36,200. Males had a median income of $30,205 versus $20,955 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,233. About 16.70% of families and 20.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.70% of those under age 18 and 24.20% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Life in Chesterfield County
Chesterfield County is a hidden treasure located in a pocket of South Carolina nestled between Charlotte, NC and Columbia, SC. These metropolitan areas allow for easy access to many of life’s pleasures while Chesterfield County remains unspoiled by urban sprawl. The county’s rural atmosphere evokes a bygone era of family farms and gentle country living. The towns of Chesterfield County are an interesting mix of types, ranging from the historical, Cheraw, to the rural, Ruby, to the railroad boomtown, Pageland. Chesterfield County is truly unique and has a charm that has proven irresistible to many.
[edit] Recreation
Chesterfield County features many different types of recreation. Although each town varies in its offerings, facilities such as baseball and softball fields, walking tracks, parks, and other outdoor areas are common throughout the area. Golf is extremely popular and many local courses are frequented by visitors from throughout the region.
